⚖️Antidumping Investigations on Steel Rebar Imports Impacting U.S. Market
Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
Summary
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-768-770 and 731-TA-1751- 1754 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam, provided for in subheadings 7213.10.0000, 7214.20.0000, and 7228.30.8010 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of Algeria, Egypt, and Vietnam. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by July 21, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by July 28, 2025.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The notice pertains to antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, which may affect the pricing and availability of steel rebar imports. U.S. businesses in construction and manufacturing sectors should be aware of potential price increases and market shifts due to regulatory changes impacting imports from Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Vietnam.